7 Sales and Marketing Trends to Watch (and Learn From)
These award-winning campaigns from NAHB's 2024 National Sales and Marketing Awards showcase next-level strategies and stellar results
Proven Ways to Improve Jobsite Productivity
Consider these solutions for reducing cycle time, hard costs, dry runs, rework, miscommunication, and overall inefficiencies on the jobsite
Sales and Texting? Know the Rules
Texting your sales prospects en masse can be an efficient way to get your message through if you follow these best practices
How to Create a More Inclusive Workplace for Women in Construction
Consider these tips and techniques to attract and retain more women in your home building company and reap the benefits of a more diverse workforce
Ways Women Are Overcoming Hurdles and Making Gains in Construction Careers
Actionable advice for women construction workers who encounter bias on the job
7 Ways Jobsites Could Be More Inclusive and Welcoming to Women
Four industry pros weigh in on simple but significant ways to make construction sites more welcoming to women
Quality Matters
Achieving Comfort Above the Garage
Rooms built over garages require special attention to ensure efficiency and the desired level of comfort
Quality Matters
The Value of Proper Building Materials Storage
Want to send a message that you’re a quality-conscious builder and also save money? Start with some big tarps to protect your materials from the elements
Operations
5 Tips for Closing a Jobsite
If you choose to or are required to close a construction site, follow these five tips to reduce your liability and protect your team and customers
Leadership
A First Job's Leadership Lessons With Real Staying Power
The steel mill where my career began may be gone, but the management and leadership lessons learned are as fresh as ever
Quality Matters
Tips for Getting Jobsite Washouts Right
Proper disposal of concrete, paint, and other toxic slurries is an important quality-control measure on construction jobsites for a range of reasons, from protecting the environment to protecting your bottom line
Framing + Building Envelope
How to Frame Walls That Combat Moisture
A pair of research studies reveal best practices—and a new assembly sequence—to combat moisture in framed walls
Cash Flow Caveats During the Coronavirus Crisis
Monitoring cash flow, particularly during the next 30 to 40 days, is critical for navigating your way through the COVID-19 pandemic
Construction Quality
How to Avoid Cracks in Post-Tensioned Concrete Slab Foundations
How home builders can avoid cracks in a post-tensioned slab-on-grade foundation by preventing certain errors during the installation process
Quality Matters
Why Compact Duct Layouts for HVAC Make Sense
The approach shown here for HVAC duct layouts is a win-win: It saves money and reduces homeowner complaints about indoor comfort
Sales + Marketing Award Winners
Making Connections: 2020 Nationals Winners Offer Sales and Marketing Inspiration
Select winners of NAHB's 2020 National Sales and Marketing Awards showcase the best in getting—and keeping—homebuyers engaged
